A couple of days ago, I, along with Kirstie, had the pleasure of going to Mandii's house for afternoon tea. The occasion was a fun one - we were meeting Sarah, who had come all the way down to Melbourne with her lovely family for a few days!
Delicious sweets were everywhere! Not just on the table - Mandii's whole home is eye candy! It has been featured in a magazine and as a "jewel of the month" and it's totally understandable why!
The paparazzi (me) went around taking lots of detail shots around Mandii's home, it was so well lit, and there was so much to see. Here's some of my fave shots.
Mandii has a baby and still manages to be organised enough to have started her Christmas goodies!
We had some giggles waiting for Sarah to come! I love these candid shots of Kirstie (below) and Mandii (below Kirstie), animated while talking to each other!
And I was so sad because I only got to spend about 45 mins with Sarah before I had to go and pick up the little guy. Still, 45 mins is better than not having met her at all, and I'm so glad I did get to do that! Sarah is great fun, witty and such a laugh. Her family are so sweet too!
(L - R: Me, Sarah, Mandii, Kirstie)
Thanks ladies for a fabulously fun, way too quick, afternoon!
Thanks Mandii for being a wonderful hostess, for baking my fave cookies, and real cupcakes from scratch!
Natasha xo
Mandii's home & creations are AMAZING! One of the prettiest homes I've ever seen & she is so lovely, I'm a big fan lol! I recently had the pleasure of designing some business cards for her.
ReplyDeleteThe afternoon tea looks scrumptious & it sounds like you all had a beautiful time : ) Love the pics, you are all so gorgeous!
Sheryn xox
Looked like a fun afternoon.8~)
ReplyDelete~Myrna Lee
WOW - what a sensational afternoon. Mandii's house always looks so gorgeous and lucky you getting to meet the delightful Sarah. I bet there was smiles all round.
ReplyDeleteHugs ~ Kerryanne
What a fun afternoon to spend with friends. sandi
ReplyDeleteLooks like you girls had a fabulous time swaping craft tips and giggles.
ReplyDeleteIt all sounds lovely and what beautiful things !
ReplyDeleteMandii's home is a stunner...i want her lamps!!! they are scrumptious...looks like you had a really fun day!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful house...love the pink umbrellas. Thanks for taking those pictures to share.
ReplyDeleteKindredly, Lynne Laura
What fun Natasha,
ReplyDeleteMeeting up with such wonderful kindred spirits. Mandii's home is amazing. I can't wait to explore their blogs. Thank you for photographing the experience, your photos are great and they really tell the story of a lovely tea i the most shabby chic way.
When I lived in Hong Kong, one of my favorite shops was Biggy Best. I just started playing around with designing fabrics on Spoonflower. You should really consider your designs on there, Natasha. I can see a fabric with prom dresses dancing on the material. The link is on my blog.
Have a great weekend. See you on Thursday.
Karen
Honey, you are always a delight to "see" from over here across the pond! Eye candy galore and what a delight to be able to meet up with like-minded chicks! We have an Australian woman in our church ward and I just love to hear her talk. She's a delight also.
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Connie
Mandii is such a sweetie and oh my gosh, I am so in love with her home!! You look adorable Natasha, as always! It sounds like you has so much fun! You lucky girl :)
ReplyDeleteI am looking so forward to Thursday!!
Love ya,
Amy
Tash is it too late to join your party?
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely home and what a sweet get together.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing.
Enjoy your weekend,
Cari B.
If only I could get my apartment to look so lovely! Looks like you all had a wonderful time.
ReplyDeleteHey Natasha,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your kind words.
It was such a thrill to finally get to meet you girls in person.
I too only wished that we got to spend more time together, seems like we both have the same wicked sense of humour.
Thanks you so much for taking the time to drive to Mandii's to meet me, I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart.
~S~
P.S: Great photo's of Mandii's home, yes I agree it is just beautiful....
What a beautiful post and blog! Everything is just yummy!
ReplyDeleteWow, look at all the beautiful things, love the pink parasols!!!! What fun to get together with such creative friends!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Margaret B
what a lovely afternoon Natasha and your paparazzi photos are fabulous! Rachaelxo
ReplyDeletewhat fun! can't wrong with an afternoon with sweets.....and friends! Plus, the added bonus of soooo many things to look at!
ReplyDeleteMiss Paparazzi you are the best! Pretty House everything looked so inviting and fun. Girlfriends are the best.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you girls had fun.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos from Mandii's home. She is one talented lady.
So exciting to all meet up like that
Alison
Looks like a beautiful afternoon. Thanks for sharing all of that beautiful eye candy!
ReplyDeletelooks like a lovely time was had by all. My little girl is only 3 and loves nothing more than afternoon tea with her mummy :o) Mind you, she's not overly keen on a cuppa yet *the horro* so I just put some juice in a tiny teacup instead!
ReplyDeleteI'm so impressed by Mandii's home and organisational skills, to do all of that while looking after a little baby is very impressive.
:o)
Such wonderful girly delights! Thanks for sharing, Natasha!~~~XXOO, Beth
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful house and those sweets looked divine! sounds like a wonderful afternoon!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the showing of that beautiful, sweet house. Looks so yummy good with all those soft colors. Fun.
ReplyDeletedear Natasha..
ReplyDeleteMandiis house looks beautiful...
she is ONE very clever lady..& LOVELY as well (she has bought a few bits & bobs from me over the years & called in to pick up)..
LOOKED like a beautiful day...& glad you met sarah..she sounds lovely as well just re her messages on my blog..
take care..
xx andrea
AWWWW great post sweetie!!! great shot's too, when you live in the home you tend to be a little blah blah with it but when I hear everyone's lovely comments it makes me appreciate what Ive got!!
ReplyDeleteI cannot tell ya how much fun and enjoyment I had when we were all together!! I was thrilled to meet Sarah it's soooo good to meet in person having known each other for years and messaged etc!!
Thanks again I truely had a wonderful time with WONDERFUL company!!
Im BLESSED to have such gorgeous people that I can call FRIENDS!!
xxoo
What fun! There us just so much here to love! I am looking forward to looking in on the All About Me Party! Have a nice week! Twyla
ReplyDeleteOh how much fun you all must have had!! The photos are just so lovely too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful day. The pictures are exquisite! Love your walk on the beach, too...
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Kitty